Two earthquakes have struck south-western Greece, both with preliminary magnitudes of 5 but with different epicentres, seismologists said.

Authorities have issued evacuation orders for villages in south-western Greece where wildfires, aided by strong winds and soaring temperatures, have ravaged large areas.

Seismologists warned today that a strong aftershock was expected in south-western Greece after yesterday’s powerful earthquake, which killed two people and injured nearly 150.

Authorities say a very strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 has struck south-western Greece.